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P581 OKH

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,349 mi
Last recorded95,349 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP581 OKH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 95,349 miles

Offside Rear Inner light unit damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2018 95,099 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 95,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread damaged and split but cords not visible

Pass 20 Nov 2017 94,719 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 93,905 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 92,309 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake travel

Pass 25 Nov 2014 89,505 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 89,462 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2013 87,214 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 87,214 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust rubber mountings spliting

Fail 20 Nov 2012 85,107 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

gear oil leak

offside door mirror cover broken

offside inner rear light unit cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2012 85,107 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

gear oil leak

offside door mirror cover broken

offside inner rear light unit cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2011 82,610 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front indicator lens slightly insecure

Fail 23 Nov 2010 79,153 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

damp around power steering pump

exhaust corroded at joint between middle and rear and also at joint on back box

Pass 23 Nov 2010 79,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

damp around power steering pump

exhaust corroded at joint between middle and rear and also at joint on back box

Pass 25 Nov 2009 74,795 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 74,795 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2008 71,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 67,857 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 63,290 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 59,060 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 59,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?

Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,543
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
40,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,459
Brake pipe excessively corroded 26,417
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,791
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,469
Stop lamp not working 10,388
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P581 OKH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 95,508 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Carisma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,459 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P581 OKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Carisma typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P581 OKH registered?

P581 OKH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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